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Free Image Hosting, Instant Links

Upload images up to 32 MB and get direct links, BBCode and HTML embed codes in seconds. No signup needed - Or register free for 25 GB and images that never expire.

Drag & drop images here

or browse files, paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V), up to 20 at once

JPG · PNG · GIF · WebP · BMP · TIFF · SVG - Max 32 MB each
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3.9Kmembers
2.1Mviews served
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One image. Ready everywhere.

Every useful link, ready at once.

Share the image itself, drop it into a forum, or embed it on a site. Every upload returns clean, one-click formats.

weekend-sunset.jpgUploaded successfully
Direct linkhotimg.com/f/a8K2mQ.jpg
BBCode[img]hotimg.com/f/…[/img]
HTML<img src="hotimg.com/…">
Markdown![image](hotimg.com/…)
25 GB

Free storage that stays useful.

Create an account for never-expiring images, albums, privacy controls and one place to manage it all.

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A gallery with people behind it.

Publish your best uploads, follow creators and discover images reviewed by a human moderator.

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Built for repeatable work.

A straightforward upload API returns direct links, thumbnails and embed codes as JSON.

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More than a place
to store images.

HotIMG is a free image hosting service with 12 built-in image tools that also pays uploaders a share of ad revenue. A good host does more than store your image - it gets it ready to share and works everywhere you paste the link.

Guest uploads in seconds Permanent storage for members No-watermark image tools

Guest or free account: what you get

Uploading is free either way. A free account unlocks permanence, storage and the extras that make images easy to manage.

What you getGuestFree account
Upload & direct links
How long images stayUp to 30 daysNever expire
Storage-25 GB
Albums & privacy controls-
Community gallery & profile-
Upload API-
Earn ad revenue share-
Price$0$0

Fix it before you share it.

Generate, transform and optimize images without leaving HotIMG. Your result can go straight back into hosting.

Explore all 12 tools →
AI Image Generator 01 · Free toolAI Image Generator

Turn a written idea into a new image, then host the result.

Open tool → Face Swap 02 · Free toolFace Swap

Swap faces in a few guided steps with no specialist software.

Open tool → Image Compressor 03 · Free toolImage Compressor

Make images lighter while keeping them ready for the web.

Open tool → Image Converter 04 · Free toolImage Converter

Move between JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP and TIFF formats.

Open tool →

Four steps. No hidden fifth.

Start anonymously or sign in first. Either way, the route from your device to a usable link stays short.

  1. 01

    Choose an image

    Drop, browse or paste up to 20 files. Each can be as large as 32 MB.

  2. 02

    Confirm it is clean

    Keep the service safe by confirming there is no adult or advertising content.

  3. 03

    Copy the right link

    Pick direct, HTML, BBCode or Markdown—each is ready with one click.

  4. 04

    Keep it organized

    Members can track views, use albums and decide who gets to see each image.

Make better choices
before you publish.

Practical guides to formats, hosting and discoverability—written for the moment you actually need the answer.

Read all guides →
The Complete Guide to Free Image HostingGuide · 01The Complete Guide to Free Image HostingRead guide → JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF: Choosing the Right FormatGuide · 02JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF: Choosing the Right FormatRead guide → Image SEO: How to Rank Your Images on GoogleGuide · 03Image SEO: How to Rank Your Images on GoogleRead guide →

Before you upload.

The essentials on accounts, expiry, formats and content rules.

See every answer →
Is HotIMG really free?
Yes. Uploading is free with or without an account. Registered members get 25 GB of storage. Viewer pages show ads, which keep the service free; Premium removes them.
Do I need an account to upload images?
No. Anonymous uploads work instantly, but they expire after up to 30 days. Create a free account to keep images forever, use albums and join the community gallery.
How long do images stay online?
Anonymous uploads: 1 hour to 30 days, your choice, with a live countdown. Registered users can keep images online forever with the never-expire option.
What is the maximum file size?
32 MB per image. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF and SVG.
Can I get direct links for forums?
Yes. Every upload returns a direct link plus ready-made HTML, BBCode and Markdown embed codes with one-click copy.

Keep your images for good.

Create a free account for 25 GB, never-expiring uploads, albums and the member gallery.

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